It is more that the money dried up. I would be willing to bet he had a much bigger offer earlier this summer that he turned down thinking he could get even more. His gamble failed.
LeBron would have went somewhere else if he actually wanted to seriously win. He is just ready to ride this out and be comfortable in a city he now likes.
1.2 MIL or so less? How can he ever support his family with a cut like that! What is Bronny making? But seriously, if he doesn't cut his salary then doesn't it show he couldn't care less about the Lakers improving?
I like Vanderbilt as well but these mostly seem like trading for the sake of trading. Especially DAL as they aren't going to have any good draft picks for a while.
What is LAL or DAL or GSW going to send us to make it worth it? I am good with sending him away to accelerate the rebuild but we aren't going to trade Grant just for the sake of trading him.